Senior / Principal Maritime Engineer Location: Perth, WA
Sector: Coastal & Maritime Engineering
Level: Senior Engineer / Principal Engineer
Employment Type: Permanent, Full‑Time
About the Role An established engineering consulting business is seeking a Senior / Principal Maritime Engineer to strengthen its coastal and maritime capability in Western Australia. Based in Perth, this role will see you working on a diverse portfolio of coastal, marine and port infrastructure projects across Australia, with a strong focus on WA's unique coastal and offshore environments. You will play a key role in delivering technically complex projects, providing leadership within multidisciplinary teams, and supporting client relationships across government, ports, resources and infrastructure sectors.
The role is suited to an experienced maritime engineer looking to operate in a technical leadership and client‑facing position, with clear scope to influence project outcomes, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and deliver
coastal and maritime engineering projects
from concept through to detailed design and construction support
Provide technical expertise across maritime infrastructure, including:
Ports, harbours and terminals
Coastal protection works (revetments, seawalls, breakwaters)
Piles, wharves, jetties and marine structures
Dredging, reclamation and land‑forming works
Mooring structures and marine access infrastructure
Undertake and review technical analyses, including:
Coastal processes and sediment transport
Hydraulic and structural performance of marine assets
Prepare and review
design documentation, technical reports, drawings and specifications
Coordinate with structural, geotechnical, civil, environmental and construction teams to deliver integrated solutions
Provide input during
tendering, cost estimation, constructability reviews and contractor engagement
Support site investigations, inspections and construction phase services as required
Mentor and technically develop junior engineers within the maritime team
At Principal level: contribute to
client development, proposal preparation, project resourcing and strategic growth
of the maritime discipline
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